. the ritz carl ton. he mother says it's been wonderful. >> she's been an amazing daughter and amazing sister. >> reporter: katie told us about an adoption she made herself of a new kitten. >> i adopted a cat that's named harper. >> now i understand adoption, you can love someone this much and not have given birth to them. >> reporter: a mom found out you can feel safe and secure, even when you've never felt that way before, when you know they'll be your family for always. >> my dad, my mom. >> we had to keep assuring him he was safe, no one was going to harm him, this was going to be a permanent home. >> reporter: a permanent home and loving family was what he wanted and needed. now he, like katie, and demarcus are home and very, very happy in 2013. barbara harrison, news4 for wednesday's child. >>> if you have room in your hearts and your home for another child who's waiting, please call our special hotline, the number is 1-88-2-adopt me. on go to nbcwashington.com and search "wednesday's child. "always great to tell the success story. >> and great smiles. >>> when we come back. a grenade i